Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

There are no pre-requisites or co-requisites for this course.

Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to participate in the provision of information and performance data necessary to inform management and other stakeholders of occupational health and safety (OHS) issues and to measure and evaluate the management of OHS. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBOHS502B Participate in the management of the OHS information and data systems

Element:

1. Access sources of OHS information and data

2. Assist in the application of policies and procedures for collection of workplace information, data and records

3. Assist in maintaining information and data management systems that enable retrieval and distribution of OHS information and data

4. Participate in the analysis of information and data to identify trends and actions for prevention

2.1 Inform managers and key personnel of legal requirements for information and data collection, and record keeping
2.2 Keep OHS records using appropriate tools
2.3 Collect workplace information and data according to established procedures
2.4 Regularly review procedures for information and data collection, record keeping, amendments to legislation, and distribution of records to ensure their usability and relevance

3.1 Make recommendations for storage of OHS information and data in a manner that makes it accessible to stakeholders and key personnel
3.2 Accurately enter and ethically store OHS information and data records
3.3 Identify purposes and appropriate uses of OHS information and data for meaningful outcomes
3.4 Accurately meet legislated reporting requirements to external bodies within time limits
3.5 Regularly assess training needs relevant to the management of the information and data system for appropriate personnel and action as appropriate
3.6 Regularly evaluate information and data management systems to ensure ease of use and relevance to the OHS needs of the organisation

6.1 Regularly review the effectiveness of the OHS information and data systems
6.2 Determine frequency, method and scope of review in consultation with stakeholders
6.3 Ensure stakeholders have input to review
6.4 Identify areas for improvement in the OHS information and data systems and make recommendations for improvement
6.5 Communicate improvement strategies arising from the review to appropriate levels of authority through planning, documentation and implementation

Learning Outcomes

Details of Learning Activities

Participants will work individually and in groups. Participants are required to read the course notes and any information provided on the myRMIT Studies . Participants are also required to read the chapter from the recommended text relating to the session topic.
The learning activities include:
• Case studies
• Videos
• Collaborative classroom activities
• Peer interaction
• Simulations
• Reflection and discussion
• Accessing information on-line
• Workplace activities

Teaching Schedule

The design of the course will allow it to be delivered face to face on one full day followed up by online support

The participant must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.

Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including technical requirements documentation, workplace activities, in class exercises, quizzes, practical problem solving exercises and presentations. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.

Assessment Tasks

A major case study - 100% of total mark

Using a case study you be required to draw up an action plan for the implementation of a contractor management system and develop a contractor management procedure.

The above assessment task will assess the following unit:
• BSBOHS502B Participate in the management of the OHS information and data systems
A detailed assessment sheet will be distributed in class.